Press release

Puerto Rico sign off with second victory over Algeria

Puerto Rico celebrate their second win at 2011 FIVB Girls' Youth World Championship

Ankara, Turkey, August 21, 2011 – Puerto Rico prevailed against Algeria in the fight for 15th spot at the 2011 FIVB Girls’ Youth World Championship on Sunday morning. In an intense match at Ankara Sports Hall, it was the Caribbean who emerged victorious in four sets (20-25, 25-11, 27-25, 25-12) to book their second win here in Turkey.

Algeria jumped into an 8-6 lead early on with Celia Azamoum helping her side with her strong attacking. The Caribbean countered with 207cm tall Hernandez driving a spike to close within a single point at 9-10. However, the Africans stayed ahead and a Sarra Belhocine service winner put them 16-14 up. Algeria continued their run with Gabriela Varela sending the Mikasa out of bounds to give Algeria a well-deserved 1-0 set lead.

Entering the second set Puerto Rico grabbed an 11-6 lead thanks to some strong attacking and blocking from Hernandez and Castro. At 8-14, Algeria coach Karim Imedjdab called his players off court to have a serious chat. However, it didn’t help as the Africans struggled in passing. The Caribbean never looked back to take the second set 25-11.

Eric Gonzalez’s side edged 8-5 ahead in the third on a Bourihane spiking error. Jusino showed her blocking skills at 18-14, but Algeria scored three consecutive points to bounce back strappingly. The two teams exchanged the lead until more clutch play from Jusino and Bourihane. A blistering winner from Massanet gave Puerto Rico their second set-point at 26-25. Again it was a misunderstanding in Algeria’s defense which moved the Caribbean 2-1 forward.

Puerto Rico kept the momentum in the final set with Massanet on fire to finish off the set 25-12, and the contest 3-1.

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